Are there any hidden gems on the South Shore?

Meeting Mother In Law Swank halfway from the Cape for a nice meal out. We're hoping to rendezvous someplace in the Duxbury/Cohasset area. Type of food doesn't matter -- mainly looking for something original, not a chain, befitting a nice occasion. Any ideas?

Carmella's in Kingston (Exit 9 off 3, left at top of ramp), was surprisingly good our last visit. Excellent eggplant parm. Best I've had in a long time. Everyone else in our party (8), had various menu items aqnd all were very happy. They also have some very good home made pasta. Went nicely with the eggplant.Enjoy,CocoDan

It's a bit further south than you were thinking but I really like the Rye Tavern in Plymouth (exit 3). Very pleasant atmosphere, especially outside in the nice weather. The menu changes seasonally (they have their own vegetable and herb garden) but if the ribs are on the menu, I always get those. Also, their Stagecoach cocktail is really good. I like the Blue Eyed Crab too, but it feels somewhat more casual to me. (Not that the Rye Tavern is fancy, but to me it feels a little nicer.)